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2.2 miles
Distance
312 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:12:31
Avg time
301 ft
Altitude change
6,800 ft
Altitude min
7,101 ft
Altitude max
6,800 ft
Altitude start
7,101 ft
Altitude end
2.634%
Grade
-9.034%
Grade max
68.196%
Grade min
25 ft
Distance climb
3 ft
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:12:31
Avg time

CO 45 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Backside Of Emerald Mountain
    Steamboat Springs, Colorado
  • AKA
    Cow Creek Rd
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management - Little Snake

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AI Generated Description

CO 45 is a 2 mile popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Steamboat Springs Colorado. Highlights include a creek. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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River or creek

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 32 rides
  • 61 miles avg distance
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  • 86 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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CO 45 Trail Reports

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Feb 5, 2026 @ 11:41am (America/Denver)
Feb 5, 2026
 Snow covered
Feb 5, 2026 @ 11:40am (America/Denver)
Feb 5, 2026
 Elk calving season and snow covered
Aug 20, 2023 @ 5:42pm
Aug 20, 2023
Aug 20, 2023 @ 5:41pm
Aug 20, 2023
 Dusty fast descent during SBTGRVL. Flat out on 40mm tires.
Aug 15, 2021 @ 6:03am
Aug 15, 2021
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Snow Covered
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is CO 45 located?
      CO 45 is located in Backside Of Emerald Mountain, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Backside Of Emerald Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.45563, -106.91818.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for CO 45?
      CO 45 has 312 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,800 ft to 7,101 ft.
      ▼ Is CO 45 a point to point trail?
      CO 45 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is CO 45?
      CO 45 is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on CO 45?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on CO 45. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride CO 45?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride CO 45 are:
      • June (15 activities)
      • August (8 activities)
      • July (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access CO 45? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to CO 45 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride CO 45?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride CO 45. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is CO 45?
      CO 45 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,195 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,413 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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